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Court denies execution delay for Ariz. inmate
By Amanda Lee Myers, AP PHOENIX (WTW) — An Arizona death-row inmate on Tuesday lost another chance at getting his imminent execution delayed over arguments about his mental disabilities and "ineffective" trial and appellate lawyers.
Updated: 02/28/2012 04:53P
woman charged with giving false testimony in murder trial
MONTREAL - Criminal charges have been filed against a South Shore woman for allegedly giving false testimony during a murder trial that resulted in a guilty verdict that was recently overturned by the Quebec Court of Appeal.
Updated: 02/28/2012 04:51P
3 counts dismissed in California corruption case
Hernandez and Artiga still face charges of misappropriating funds in a separate case filed by prosecutors. "Given the reasoning of the court in today's decision, we are confident that we will prevail in trial in the other case," said Hernandez's
Updated: 02/28/2012 04:51P
3 counts dismissed in California corruption case
Hernandez and Artiga still face charges of misappropriating funds in a separate case filed by prosecutors. "Given the reasoning of the court in today's decision, we are confident that we will prevail in trial in the other case," said Hernandez's
Updated: 02/28/2012 04:51P
Convicted rapist LaGuer loses 9th bid for new trial
By Gary V. Murray TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF WORCESTER — Finding that convicted rapist Benjamin LaGuer demonstrated a pattern of behavior designed to perpetrate a fraud on the court, a judge has thrown out the ninth motion for a new trial Mr. LaGuer had
Updated: 02/28/2012 04:49P
Convicted rapist LaGuer loses 9th bid for new trial
By Gary V. Murray TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF WORCESTER — Finding that convicted rapist Benjamin LaGuer demonstrated a pattern of behavior designed to perpetrate a fraud on the court, a judge has thrown out the ninth motion for a new trial Mr. LaGuer had
Updated: 02/28/2012 04:49P
Attorney asks Okla. court to vacate death sentence
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An attorney for a Chickasha man convicted in the fatal shooting of his friend has asked the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals to vacate his death sentence. The court heard oral arguments Tuesday in the case of Ronson Bush,
Updated: 02/28/2012 04:45P
Attorney asks Okla. court to vacate death sentence
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An attorney for a Chickasha man convicted in the fatal shooting of his friend has asked the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals to vacate his death sentence. The court heard oral arguments Tuesday in the case of Ronson Bush,
Updated: 02/28/2012 04:45P
Witness in Rutgers case "overwhelmed" over missing student
she testified in court on Tuesday. Molly Wei, who was originally charged with invasion of privacy in the case of a gay Rutgers student who killed himself, testified at the Middlesex County, New Jersey trial of Dharun Ravi as part of a plea
Updated: 02/28/2012 04:45P
Judge dismisses some felony charges in Southern California political
Hernandez and Artiga still face charges of misappropriating funds in a separate case filed by prosecutors. "Given the reasoning of the court in today's decision, we are confident that we will prevail in trial in the other case," said Hernandez's
Updated: 02/28/2012 04:42P